Now that I am back in my house, I'm glad I have a couple of days off. Despite only having been temporarily relocated to Old Fish's place, I had a boatload of stuff to haul back. Granted, half of it was animal related: dog bed and blanket (yes, he had both, although OF's cat, Kitty, commandeered the dog bed right away so no dog slept in it), cat tree, litter box, food containers, cans of cat food, toys. Then of course, my clothes, all of which were winter related and therefore bulky.
So between working and moving this stuff back over the course of three days, all I could do was dump the stuff on the floor and head out again. Now the weekend will be spent putting things away and organizing stuff. The basement is an issue, where winter clothing had been stored, because it is all torn apart. I will have to work on the storage closet down there so I have some place to hang winter coats and such. I already have the plan for that in my head, and on paper, so it will be just a matter of building it.
I also have to take the time to properly patch the drywall around the numerous outlets and switches on the main floor. There are some fair sized openings in all the rooms. Some have been done, but because of the time crunch, others are covered with pieces of cardboard taped in place to prevent curious kitties from going exploring inside the walls. You just know Pips would be in there in half a shake of a little white paw. There are a couple that can't be done yet as there is still electrical work to do in those areas. Like relocating the wires for the furnace thermostat. I have purchased a new programmable one and since the eventual plan is to knock out the wall between the front bedroom and living room, I am going to move it now so that it is a non-issue (if and) when that takes place. Might just tackle that today since it is not too chilly out. (Colder weather is coming, so will need the heat on then. No, not the return of winter, just back to seasonal temps; we have been way above norm this past week or two.)
I have seen new leather furniture I want for the living room. Why do I have to choose the $2200 sofa? I sat on it. I loved it. Will have to ponder that one well.
Right. I'd best get my butt in gear and get this house livable again.
Go slow...get things re-arranged is bad enough but don't you go and throw some body part out of whack during your enthusiasm to get everything in place. You know how we female types are about everything in it's place. :)
ReplyDeleteTake a moment for YOU...tell the cats I said that's okay.
Oh I know how to pace myself, Hope. No worries there. Years with back pain means I can only do so much and I know when to take a break or even call it quits for the day.
DeleteThe cats are of two minds with all the changes. Lila hides and Pips gets in the thick of things. ;-) And of course, Teak just wants to go for walks. when he isn't passed out on the couch beside me (as now) or playing with his beloved bunny (one of those skinneez stuffless dog toys).
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On the plus side, leather furniture is durable and easy to care for. I am still using the leather sofa, two chairs, and ottoman that I bought in 1982 for my first house — just a few cat scratches on it. Good value for the money.
ReplyDeleteOh I know it's durable! It's just the outlay of cash, especially with the renos, having to buy a new computer, and forking over $200 last week for a new tire because of a non-repairable flat on my truck. *sigh* If only one of the lottery gods would look favourably on me. Even a few hundred thousand would do the trick. Of course, millions would be even better!
DeleteMeself and Himself would come over to give you a hand, but you are quite capable we have no doubt. And anyway the refreshments bill would mean that your leather couch would stay forever in the furniture store. ;-)
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Your and Himself's assistance would be greatly appreciated, even if the refreshments cost me an arm and a leg. I fear that couch just might stay where it is anyway. ;-)
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Now if I could only tease him out of retirement! I find a good whiskey does the job, a case or two would be a good start. :-)
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Good taste is often expensive... I spotted a sofa I wanted back in the nineties - I still can't afford it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the rest of your project!
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wow, i am impressed! every time i think about renos, i pour myself a drink and look at the checkbook. that usually ends that mental conversation! looking forward to pictures when you're ready, sugar! xoxoxox
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